Staff Engineer, Security Engineering Partner

See yourself at Twilio

Join the team as Twilio’s next Staff Engineer, Security Engineering Partner.

Who we are & why we’re hiring

At Twilio, we’re shaping the future of communications, all from the comfort of our homes. We deliver innovative solutions to hundreds of thousands of businesses and empower millions of developers worldwide to craft personalized customer experiences.

Our dedication to remote-first work, and strong culture of connection and global inclusion means that no matter your location, you’re part of a vibrant team with diverse experiences making a global impact each day. As we continue to revolutionize how the world interacts, we’re acquiring new skills and experiences that make work feel truly rewarding. Your career at Twilio is in your hands.

About the job

This position is needed to bridge the gap between our security organization and engineering teams by partnering on the implementation of robust security measures at scale, up-leveling existing security capabilities and critical security risk reduction.

Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll:

• Build relationships with engineering to foster cooperative partnerships across key Twilio products and platforms.
• Partner with product and engineering teams to integrate scalable security capabilities.
• Use metrics and data on the state of security at the product level, to drive accountability and action.
• Drive security risk reduction through technical leadership and influence of engineering roadmaps.
• Lead security reviews for critical features, new initiatives and infrastructure changes.
• Cultivate security expertise across engineering teams through mentorship, technical guidance and training.

Qualifications 

Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in security engineering with a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable security solutions.
• Deep technical expertise in specialized security domains - application security, cloud security, product security.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional security initiatives where you influenced security outcomes outside of the security organization.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences using metrics.
• A strong background in software development, with specialized expertise in security engineering.
• Ability to translate emerging security threats and trends into actionable engineering requirements and technical roadmaps.
• Experience with Threat Modeling methodologies and leading security design reviews.

Desired:

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capability.
• Comfortable with ambiguity.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure and application security risks and mitigation techniques,
• Solid understanding and experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code.

Location

This role will be remote, and based in either British Columbia, Ontario or Alberta.

Travel

We prioritize connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, you may be required to travel occasionally to participate in project or team in-person meetings.

What We Offer

There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location.

Twilio thinks big. Do you?

We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values — something we call Twilio Magic. Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts.

So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now!

If this role isn't what you're looking for, please consider other open positions.

The estimated pay ranges for this role are as follows:

Based in British Columbia. : CAD $142,000 - CAD $178,000